Possible mifepristone restrictions raise alarm for some in Idaho, nationwide

Possible mifepristone restrictions raise alarm for some in Idaho, nationwide

As state and federal officials have recently signaled a desire to restrict access to mifepristone — a drug used for abortion — some Idahoan residents and physicians are concerned about the future of dealing with pregnancy complications.

A Day With One Abortion Pill Prescriber

(New York Times) – A nurse practitioner spoke on the phone with patients in states with abortion bans, assessed their medical eligibility and sent pills. She took some unconventional steps to protect their privacy. Ms. Lynch is one of about several dozen providers in the country taking legal risks by prescribing and sending pills to patients in states with abortion bans. Many providers are based in states with shield laws, intended to offer them…